Iranian strikes trigger fires, airport shutdown and air defense response in Kuwait
Kuwait activates emergency measures after Iranian missiles and drones target sites linked to US military presence amid renewed regional conflict
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (MNTV) — Kuwait activated nationwide emergency measures early Saturday after Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted the Gulf state in retaliation for recent US attacks on Iran.
The strikes forced the temporary closure of the country’s main international airport, triggering air defense operations and causing a fire at a major power generation and water desalination facility.
The escalation followed renewed US military strikes on Iran despite a Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding signed in June that was intended to end hostilities and pave the way for a lasting peace agreement.
The Kuwaiti Armed Forces said its air defense systems were deployed to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones aimed at targets associated with the US military presence in the country.
“The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces confirms that any explosions heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile targets,” the military said, urging residents to follow official security instructions as operations continued.
Shortly afterward, Kuwait International Airport temporarily suspended all takeoffs and landings as a security precaution.
State carrier Kuwait Airways announced that most scheduled flights had been rescheduled because of the temporary closure, advising passengers to monitor official updates before traveling.
As the strikes continued, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy confirmed that a fire broke out at part of a power generation and water desalination complex following the Iranian attacks.
The ministry said emergency response plans were immediately activated, while precautionary operational measures were implemented to protect the facility, maintain the stability of the national electricity grid and minimize disruption to essential services.
Authorities did not immediately report casualties or provide details on the extent of damage at the plant.
The developments mark a significant widening of the regional conflict as Iran expands retaliatory operations beyond its own territory following US attacks, targeting countries hosting American military assets.
The renewed confrontation has raised concerns about the security of Gulf infrastructure, energy facilities and international air travel, while casting further doubt on diplomatic efforts to prevent a broader regional war despite the Pakistan-mediated peace understanding reached only weeks earlier.
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